Portage la Prairie's Recreation Opportunities for Children presented today at the Portage Rotary Club luncheon, highlighting some programs currently running in the city. Recreation supervisor Lynne Parker shares a summary.
Lynne Parker"I just brought them up to speed on everything we're doing right now. What programs ROC is running right now. We're doing the LVS hockey programs; we're doing the skating with North Memorial; we have our POW, the Aboriginal Dance Program; we just finished off an art program at North Memorial; and we have lacrosse going on also."
She notes the questions posed from the club.
"You know, the club members were wondering how long the programs have been running in Portage. I think that more than questions, there was just a lot of, 'Wow, that's great that these are the things that are happening,' and in the areas that really need it. The programs are all no charge to the families. And there's always a healthy snack for the kids. Those are two big drawing cards, right? And they're in their area, so they don't need the transportation to go anywhere else."